Impact Stories

Stories that show how privately funded research, programs and initiatives are making a difference.

Carolina Stories

Angelica in cap and gown

6 min read

Inspired by Harvey Beech, a Carolina MPA grad leads with courage

Students gather around the water fountain in front of Bynum Hall

7 min read

Deans reflect on 2025

Professor Flavio Frohlich faces the camera seated at a desk wearing tACS head-gear

4 min read

Top 12 Carolina Stories 2025

Portrait of Sarah McGlothlin against blue and yellow squiggle graphic.

3 min read

A journey beyond Darwin

3 min read

Heat mapping for change

Person in military uniform kneels down in field to handle drone equipment.

3 min read

Military grad student up for promotion

Jack Austin smiles for the camera wearing a button-down top and suit jacket in the atrium of a building.

6 min read

Another mission accomplished

4 min read

This Royster studies oysters

Charlotte Montgomery smiles for the camera while working in a fume hood and wearing protective glasses.

3 min read

Investigating the smallest details

man standing before a microphone addresses a crowd

4 min read

What is Carolina’s endowment?

Portrait of Rymer in front of the UNC School of Education.

5 min read

Bridging access

A group of SILS master's students take a photo on their career trek to Washington, D.C.

4 min read

New connections and careers